Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Product Code(s): Other means of Identification: Recommended Use: Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade DE-FG2P, DE-FG4P, DE-105P, DE-FG50 Feed Additive Manufacturer/Marketer: P.F. Harris Manufacturing Company, LLC P.O. Box 1922 Cartersville, GA Customer Service: or , Monday-Friday, 9am 5pm EST Emergency: National Poison Control: hour Emergency Telephone: SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR ). HAZARDS CLASSIFICATION: No known hazards SIGNAL WORD: CAUTION GHS HAZARD PICTOGRAMS: No pictograms required Hazard Statements: Dust contact with eyes may cause temporary scratchiness or redness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Prolonged or repeated exposure to excessive concentrations of this product s dust, or any nuisance dust, can cause chronic pulmonary disease. Acute/Potential Health Effects: EYES: Dusts may cause mechanical irritation, tearing, and blurred vision. SKIN: No known acute effects. INHALATION: Unlikely route of exposure. Avoid breathing dusts. INGESTION: Not hazardous when ingested in small quantities. Overexposure may be irritating to the digestive tract. SDS Diatomaceous Earth Page 1

2 SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance/Mixture: Mixture Chemical Name CAS Number WT % Natural Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Amorphous Silica The remaining components of this product are non-hazardous or are in small enough quantities as to not to meet thresholds for disclosure. These components contain no substances or impurities which influence the classification of this product. SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. SKIN: Rinse skin with plenty of water for minutes. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation persists. INHALATION: Remove affected person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. INGESTION: Not hazardous when ingested in small quantities. Overexposure may be irritating to the digestive tract. SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. SPECIFIC HAZARDS: None known. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety glasses, gloves SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Contain and recover material when possible. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Vacuum, shovel or sweep up and place into a suitable container for reclamation or disposal using a method that does not generate dust. Dispose of in accordance with applicable local regulations. Do not flush to sewer. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Use this product only in a manner consistent with its labeling. Take precautions to avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid breathing dusts. STORAGE: Store only in original container, in a dry place inaccessible to children and pets. Emptied containers may retain product residues. Protect from humidity and water. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE GUIDELINES EXPOSURE LIMITS OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Supplier OEL Chemical Name ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 Natural Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Amorphous Silica 6 10 SDS Diatomaceous Earth Page 2

3 ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Adequate ventilation to keep dust level below PEL. Eye Protection: None. Skin Protection: None. Respiratory Protection: None. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State: Powder Appearance and Odor: White, Odorless ph: (1% Solution) Freezing Point: N/A Boiling Point: N/A Flash Point: N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A Flammability: N/A Upper/Lower Explosive limits: N/A Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density (20 C): N/A Specific Gravity (Water=1): 2.2 Solubility: N/A Viscosity: N/A VOC (%): N/A SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability: Stable. Conditions to Avoid: Avoid dust generation. Avoid exposure to moisture. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. Incompatible Materials: Acids, Alkalis SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicological Data: Prolonged or repeated exposure to excessive concentrations of this product s dust, or any nuisance dust, can cause chronic pulmonary disease. Dust contact with eyes may cause temporary scratchiness or redness. Sensitization: None known. Acute effects: May be harmful if swallowed. Carcinogenicity: None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as being carcinogens. SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Aquatic Toxicity: Considered chemically inert in the environment. Environmental Fate Data; Persistence/Degradation: No additional information. Soil Mobility: No additional information. SDS Diatomaceous Earth Page 3

4 SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS DISPOSAL METHOD: Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. RCRA Waste code(s): Not applicable SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT TDG IMDG IATA Classification Classification UN Number Not Regulated Not Regulated Not classified Not classified UN Proper Shipping Name Transport Hazard Class Packing Group Environmental Hazards Additional Information SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION US Federal Regulations: TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT): The ingredients of this product are listed or exempted from listing because of Low Volume Exemption has been granted in accordance with 40 CFR SARA 302/304 EMERGENCY PLANNING EMERGENCY PLAN: There are no SARA Title III Section 302 extremely hazardous substances present in this formulation (40 CFR 355). SARA 311/312: Acute Health: [x] Chronic: [ ] FIRE: [ ] Sudden Release of Pressure: [ ] Reactive: [ ] SARA 313 (Specific Toxic chemical listings): None State and Local Regulations: Certain states maintain their own ingredient lists which differ slightly from the Federal standards. If indicated under Section 2 of this SDS, states listed below may have regulations on ingredients contained in this product. Check with your state for additional regulations. CA Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986): This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals. New Jersey: None SDS Diatomaceous Earth Page 4

5 SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION Date of issue/revision: 04/17/2017 Version: 1.1 Date of previous issue: none Notice to reader: This SDS is intended to quickly provide useful information to the user(s) of this material or product. It is not intended to serve as a comprehensive discussion of all possible risks or hazards, and it assumes a reasonable use of the product. The information contained in this SDS is believed to be accurate as of the date of preparation of this SDS and has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. The user or handler (or their employer) should consider the specific conditions in which this material will be used, handles or stored and determine what specific safety or other precautions are required. Employers should ensure that their employees, agents, contractor and customers who will use this product receive adequate warnings and safe handling procedures, including a current SDS. Product users or handlers (or their employer) who are unsure what specific precautions are required should consult their employer, product supplier, or safety or health professionals before handling or working with this product. Please notify us immediately if you believe this SDS or other safety and health information about this product is inaccurate or incomplete. SDS Diatomaceous Earth Page 5